Abu Dhabi

For Indian students, the merit-based scholarships are evaluated automatically when applying for the NYUAD admissions. 

Although there are need-based scholarships also available which is not automatic. The students should apply actively by submitting their CSS profile before the admission deadlines. 

For Indian students, the merit-based scholarships are evaluated automatically when applying for the NYUAD admissions. 

Although there are need-based scholarships also available which is not automatic. The students should apply actively by submitting their CSS profile before the admission deadlines. 

Yes, not for all the students but NYU Abu Dhabi conducts interviews as part of the application process for Indian students. These are via invitation only. 

The whole interview process is highly structured and these are divided into different formats depending on the stage of the student's application. 

Students from all over the world are required to use the Common Application for NYU Abu Dhabi admissions. A separate one for the same is not available. 

While applying, Indian students should select 'New York University' on the Common App and choose Abu Dhabi campus as the preffered one. 

For Indian students, the SAT or ACT scores are optional for the NYU Abu Dhabi admissions. 

On a different note, these admissions adopt a highly competitive holistic review; the student chooses to submit strong standardised scores for significantly strengthening their profile. 

Given below are the competitive standardized test scores for Indian students - 

• SAT: 1450 to 1550
• ACT: 33 to 35

For Indian students, the SAT or ACT scores are optional for the NYU Abu Dhabi admissions. 

On a different note, these admissions adopt a highly competitive holistic review; the student chooses to submit strong standardised scores for significantly strengthening their profile. 

Given below are the competitive standardized test scores for Indian students - 

• SAT: 1450 to 1550
• ACT: 33 to 35

No, the Abu Dhabi Campus of New York University does not have strict and mandatory course requirements at the high school level. 

Although if the Indian applicants want to be highly competitive, they should have completed a curriculum that includes at least 3 to 4 years of the subjects given below -

• Mathematics
• History
• English/Writing
• Laboratory Sciences

No, applying in Early Decision does not negatively affect an Indian student's chances to receive the New York Scholarships.

Opposite to it, applying early and showing strong interest can actually make you a better candidate to these financial aids. 

Indian students should start preparing for the NYU Abu Dhabi Admissions at least 12 to18 months prior to their target enrollment.

The reason is the competitiveness of NYU Abu Dhabi. It is very difficult to get into it, and given below is the prep required for Indians - 

• Academic excellence 
• Standardized testing
• Extracurricular achievements
• Great personal essays

Yes, it is always a good idea to apply via the Early Decision rather than the Regular one. It is because the students see a higher acceptance rate then. 

For the Regular Decision, the acceptance rate is barely 3% and this is much higher for ED deadlines. 

The upcoming admission deadline for Indian students at NYU UAE is Nov 1, 2026,  for its UG courses (ED 1) and for the same, the decision will be released by Dec 15, 2026.